AgriFood Capital
AgriFood Capital is the regional development organization for Noordoost-Brabant in the Netherlands. It brings together entrepreneurs, education, government, and social partners to strengthen entrepreneurship, accelerate innovation, and create new opportunities for the region. The organization builds on Noordoost-Brabant’s long-standing agrifood base and its strong ecosystem of makers, knowledge institutions, and public partners. It focuses on future growth sectors where that regional DNA overlaps with economic potential: AgriTech, FoodTech, BioTech, and Farma. Through projects, networks, and strategic programs, AgriFood Capital aims to support a strong, future-proof economy and broader prosperity in the region. Core Values Collaboration : The organization consistently emphasizes working together across business, education, government, and knowledge institutions. It sees collaboration as the main way to accelerate innovation and regional growth. Innovation : AgriFood Capital aims to stimulate and apply innovation in agriculture, food processing, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. Its programs focus on turning new ideas and technologies into practical impact. Sustainable growth : The company links economic development with long-term resilience, aiming for a future-proof region that uses resources more efficiently and creates durable value. Broad prosperity : AgriFood Capital frames economic strength as the basis for broad welfare, with attention to jobs, talent development, and a good place to live, work, learn, and do business. Unique Aspects Regional development organization for Noordoost-Brabant : AgriFood Capital is not a single-product company but a regional platform that coordinates economic development across municipalities, partners, and sectors. Strong agrifood heritage with future-sector focus : It is rooted in the region’s agrifood chain, while actively building new opportunities in AgriTech, FoodTech, BioTech, and Farma. Broad partner network : The organization works with companies, knowledge institutions such as HAS green academy and Avans Hogeschool, public bodies, and other regional initiatives to connect local projects with wider networks. Strategic agenda 2026–2030 : AgriFood Capital states that it is working from a strategic agenda for 2026–2030 to strengthen the region’s economic base and future sectors. Part of the Regio Deal 't Goeie Leven : The website identifies AgriFood Capital as a proud partner in this regional collaboration with RNOB, Noordoost Brabant Werkt, the Province of Noord-Brabant, and the Dutch government.